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Al-Qurnah (Qurna) - Iraq - River craft
Al-Qurnah (Qurna) is a small village in southern Iraq northwest of Basra, within the town of Nahairat. Qurna (Arabic for corner) is located at the point where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers join to form the Shatt al-Arab - this postcard shows river vessels. Date: 1918
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arab Confluence Craft Euphrates Riverboat Riverboats Rivers Shatt Tigris Vessels
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This evocative photograph captures the serene scene at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the small Iraqi village of Al-Qurnah (Qurna), also known as Nahairat, in 1918. The rivers, which have shaped the history and culture of Mesopotamia for thousands of years, come together to form the Shatt al-Arab. In this image, traditional river craft glide effortlessly along the waterway, their sails billowing gently in the breeze. The boats, or vessels, were an essential means of transportation for the people of Al-Qurnah and the surrounding region, allowing them to navigate the intricate network of waterways that crisscrossed the fertile plains of Mesopotamia. The village, located at the corner where the two mighty rivers meet, has been a vital trading hub for centuries, with goods from as far afield as India and China passing through its markets. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the rivers of Mesopotamia were the lifeblood of a thriving civilization.
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